15 Bisquick Recipes That Prove It’s Great For More Than Just Pancakes (2024)

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Whether you never leave the grocery store without a box or have never touched the stuff, it’s hard not to admire the staying power of Bisquick. Created in the 1930s by General Mills, it has been marketed as a shortcut to everything from biscuits to muffins. Like st0re-bought cake mixes and crescent roll dough, we’ve got to admit we’re kind into it for how convenient it is for helping us cut costs and get creative in the kitchen. Check out our 15 Bisquick recipes for ideas—trust us, it’s great for more than just pancakes.

One of the best things about Bisquick is its ability to help us achieve recipes that are greater than the sum of their parts. What do we mean? Take our banana pudding pancakes. Banana pudding? Good. Regular ol' pancakes? Good. Banana pudding pancakes? Now those are GREAT. Because you’re starting with solid pancake mix, you can get creative with toppings, fillings, and shapes. Check out our banana pancake breakfast tacos, our bacon pancake dippers, or our Boston creme pancakes to see what we mean.

It’s also a pretty incredible secret ingredient in everything from desserts to appetizers. We like using it to make other similar breakfasts like waffles, of course, but also our bacon, egg, and cheese biscuits or our brunch bread. It also can turn into a great snack, like our sausage balls or our pizza puffs. Put these out at your next party and see them disappear—you’ll love telling everyone the secret ingredient. It also translates perfectly into shortcut desserts, like our Bisquick strawberry shortcake biscuits or our deep-fried Oreos (try them with sprinkles too). Like we said, surprisingly versatile!

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Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes

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We love pineapple upside-down cake, so we took that love and turned it into pancakes! The brown sugar will make the bottom nice and caramelized, just like it would in the cake. You'll like how it makes the pancake a little crunchy too. 😉

Get the Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes recipe.

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Sausage Balls

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Many of you might be thinking: Wait, what even is a sausage ball?! The answer: addictive bites of cooked pork sausage, cheddar, and Bisquick that will be the most popular appetizer at your party. Just make sure your guests finish them; otherwise, you'll be popping these bad boys for days after your party ends. 😋

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Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits

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Classic Bisquick biscuits are the ultimate reason to pull out the yellow box. These biscuits are exactly what you want: cakey, just sweet enough, and—perhaps most important of all—the ideal vehicle for shortcakes, featuring clouds of whipped cream and saucy strawberries.

Get the Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits recipe.

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Deep-Fried Oreos

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Ahh, the classic deep-fried Oreo. It's a state-fair favorite that's worth every single calorie. Now you can make them right at home using Bisquick and any lingering Oreos you have (IF that ever happens). It's the perfect treat for any occasion!

Get the Deep-Fried Oreos recipe.

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Banana Pancake Dippers

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For best results, we recommend using an extra-thick pancake batter. Our homemade recipe below is perfect for coating the bananas and comes out super-fluffy. When using Bisquick, you may want to add a little more mix than the box calls for to the batter.

Get the Banana Pancake Dippers recipe.

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Pancake Breakfast Tacos

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Pancakes are the best replacement for tortillas in a breakfast taco—we can't believe we didn't think of it sooner. Hot tip: Don't skip the maple syrup! Brushing it on the bacon in the pan makes the crispiest, most delicious bacon EVER.

Get the Pancake Breakfast Tacos recipe.

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Rainbow Waffles

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It's actually much easier than it looks to make rainbow-hued homemade waffles—simply dye your Bisquick batter, put it into separate piping bags or zip-top bags, then pipe concentric circles in rainbow order. Once they're done, cut the waffles in half so that each semicircle looks like a rainbow, then serve with homemade homemade whipped cream "clouds".

Get the Rainbow Waffles recipe.

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Boston Cream Pancakes

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Flapjacks with cream filling and chocolate ganache? Yes please! Bisquick + vanilla cake mix make it all possible.

Get the Boston Cream Pancakes recipe.

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Banana Pudding Pancakes

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Love banana pudding? Us too! Consider these pancakes your excuse to eat it for breakfast.

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Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuits

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All the elements of a breakfast sandwich—including bacon, cheese, eggs, and pancakes—in one perfect biscuit.

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Birthday Cake Fried Oreos

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Use a combo of funfetti cake mix and Bisquick to make these festive fried Oreos. Feel free to swap in your favorite seasonal Oreos (like birthday cake flavor!) so you can celebrate with these all year long.

Get the Birthday Cake Fried Oreos recipe.

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Waffle Pops

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Use Bisquick to make the easiest waffles, then cover them in all your favorite toppings. Take inspiration from our flavor combos or make your own!

Get the Waffle Pops recipe.

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Brunch Bread

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This quick bread is the BEST for when you want to cozy up with a carby, cheesy slice of something delicious. It's also great for meal prepping breakfast, since it's got a little bit of everything you love, all in one convenient slice.

Get the Brunch Bread recipe.

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Cannoli Pancakes

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Love breakfast for dinner? Us too! Now try dessert for breakfast. These cannoli-inspired pancakes are crazy decadent and come together easily, thanks to Bisquick.

Get the Cannoli Pancakes recipe.

15 Bisquick Recipes That Prove It’s Great For More Than Just Pancakes (2024)

FAQs

15 Bisquick Recipes That Prove It’s Great For More Than Just Pancakes? ›

This versatile baking mix can be used for biscuits, muffins, pancakes, waffles and even pie. From hot, fluffy pancakes to moist, crumbly muffins, bake restaurant-worthy breakfast dishes with this all-purpose baking mix. Just add milk and eggs to start crafting a family-friendly breakfast spread.

What is Bisquick good for? ›

This versatile baking mix can be used for biscuits, muffins, pancakes, waffles and even pie. From hot, fluffy pancakes to moist, crumbly muffins, bake restaurant-worthy breakfast dishes with this all-purpose baking mix. Just add milk and eggs to start crafting a family-friendly breakfast spread.

What's the difference between Bisquick and pancake mix? ›

While pancake mix and Bisquick share many ingredients, the two are not the same. The main difference is that the pancake mix is sweeter. Most pancake mixes can be used in place of Bisquick and vice versa in sweet recipes. Compare your pancake mix with Bisquick's ingredient list before swapping.

What is better than Bisquick? ›

We tested 5 pancake mixes and the winner was clear. We tested five national brands of pancake mixes. The contenders were Krusteaz, Aunt Jemima (both Buttermilk and Original), Hungry Jack, and Bisquick. Aunt Jemima's Buttermilk pancakes were the best, while Bisquick's mix left a lot to be desired.

How old is Bisquick? ›

Discovered in 1931, Bisquick's “miracle mix” has evolved throughout the years, inspiring home cooks and bakers for decades.

What is original Bisquick? ›

The ingredients in Bisquick Original consist of bleached wheat flour (enriched with niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin and folic acid), corn starch, dextrose, palm oil, leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), canola oil, salt, sugar, DATEM, and distilled monoglycerides.

What is the difference between original Bisquick and Heart Healthy Bisquick? ›

Bonnie: There's a new Bisquick all-purpose mix available for those concerned about heart health. It contains 2.5 grams of fat, with no saturated fat nor trans fats. Regular Bisquick has 6 total grams of fat, including 1.5 grams of both saturated fat and trans fats.

Why use Bisquick instead of flour? ›

Convenience: Bisquick is designed to be a convenient option for baking, as it already contains the necessary leavening agents and fat, whereas flour requires additional ingredients such as baking powder and fat to achieve similar results.

What is a healthy substitute for Bisquick? ›

ingredients
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour.
  • 14 cup oat bran flour (not absolutely necessary, but increases health qualities)
  • 12 cup dry buttermilk (I use Safco...can be bought in most groceries, baking aisle)
  • 1 teaspoon salt.
  • 3 tablespoons baking powder.
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda.

Is Jiffy baking mix the same as Bisquick? ›

Is Bisquick the same as Jiffy baking mix? Yes, Bisquick is the same as Jiffy. They are both included in the category known as ready-to-use baking mixes.

What is Aunt Jemima called now? ›

In June 2021, amidst heightened racial unrest in the United States, the Aunt Jemima brand name was discontinued by its current owner, PepsiCo, with all products rebranded to Pearl Milling Company, the name of the company that produced the original pancake mix product.

What is a substitute for milk in Bisquick? ›

You could use almond “milk”, soy “milk”, coconut “milk”, oat “milk” or any of the other vegetable based pseudo-milk products, but you will lose much of the nutritional advantages of using actual milk! For example, almond milk provides one gram of protein per 8oz serving.

Is Bisquick better with water or milk? ›

When you make Bisquick pancakes with water, you will have a moist batter, but miss out on the protein, flavor and browning power of milk or substitute milk. Water may be used in a pinch, but you'll likely prefer the results you get with milk or an "alternative" milk.

What state was Bisquick invented? ›

According to parent company General Mills, the idea for Bisquick was first hatched in 1930 when one of its executives, Carl Smith, had a hankering for biscuits aboard a Southern Pacific Railroad train en route from Portland, Oregon, to San Francisco.

How do you revive expired Bisquick? ›

Chemical leaveners lose potency as they age. I'm not sure if Bisquick uses baking soda or baking powder or both, but they don't work as well once they get too old. You can either add some fresh baking powder to your recipe, or get rid of the Bisquick and use flour and chemical leaveners instead.

Can I use 2 year old Bisquick? ›

While unopened Bisquick can typically be safe to use for up to one year past its printed date, signs of spoilage include an off smell, clumpiness, or a change in texture which indicates that the mix has absorbed moisture or the fats within have turned rancid.

Can you use Bisquick instead of flour? ›

Yes, Bisquick can be used as a substitute for flour when making pie crusts, but it may not produce the same result as using all-purpose flour. Bisquick is a pre-mixed baking mix that contains flour, baking powder, salt, and often other ingredients like shortening or oil.

Why is Bisquick different than flour? ›

Bisquick is essentially self-rising flour (flour with salt and baking powder added) with the addition of some form of hydrogenated vegetable shortening. The shortening is the real point to Bisquick. Basically, it's everything you'd need to make biscuits except the wet so you can can make them faster.

Can I use Bisquick instead of flour for frying? ›

Bisquick makes a great breading mix. Simply season it with salt and pepper and use it wherever you'd use flour or other breadings to coat foods before frying for a crispy, tasty crust. Try this recipe for Easy Tasty Fried Chicken or this oven-baked fried chicken.

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